an island of Asia, in the East Indies, forming the north side of the straits of Java, through which the East India ships sometimes return from China to Europe; but the passage is commonly difficult on account of contrary winds. The island is extremely populous, and abounds in rice and other productions peculiar to that climate. The inhabitants are Pagans, and very warlike. E. Long. 115. 30. S. Lat. 9. 0.